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The Man of Mystery
The twin motors, mounted in nacelles projecting from the sturdy wing, idled as the ship drifted downward to touch lightly on the runway and roll smoothly toward the main hangar.
"Star gazing again?" asked a quiet voice at Tim's elbow.
The flying reporter turned quickly. Carl Hunter, manager of the airport, was beside him.
"I always get a thrill watching those high speeds come in. There's something in it that gets into my blood and makes it tingle."
"They're the finest transport planes in the world," nodded Hunter.
"I'd like to fly one of them," mused Tim.
Hunter looked at Tim shrewdly. The flying reporter was slender but his muscles were like tensed steel. His blue eyes were clear and unwavering. There was a pleasant twist to his lips but from experience the field manager knew that they could snap into an uncompromising line of determination.
"I'll get you a job on the Transcontinental any day you want one," he said. "Come over to my office and fill out the application blank."
"I wouldn't rank either of your abilities ahead of the other. You're first class at both."
"Thanks, Carl. That reminds me. Have one of the boys finish up this job. Give all of the plugs a good cleaning. I'd almost forgotten I've got another column to write for my department in tomorrow's paper."
"I'll make out a work ticket right away."
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